Collections Coordinator

Generation West Virginia; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Tourism's Culture Center Museums Team is seeking a Collections Coordinator to assist with all aspects of collection management under the Director of Museums. You will handle registration, cataloging, storage, conservation, and preservation for the State Museum, maintain records and accession files, and coordinate a centralized digital cataloging system.

You will also support exhibits during installation and engage with West Virginia communities through outreach.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in Museum Studies, Art History, Archaeology or a related field.
• Two years of previous work or internships in a museum or heritage setting; experience with collections management systems and/or Proficio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of collection management and policy development.
• Maintain records, inventories, accession files, loan agreements, and related documents.
• Coordinate the centralized digital cataloging system and ensure data entry of collection records.
• Assist exhibits staff during installation to protect the collection and follow professional guidelines.
• Support outreach and technical assistance to West Virginia communities.

Skills

Knowledge of museum collections best

Ability to lead and direct the work of

Effective written and oral ileti

Develop and maintain working relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Archaeology or related field

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

The West Virginia Department of Tourism’s Culture Center Museums Team is accepting applications for the Collections Coordinator position. Under the general supervision of the Director of Museums, the Collections Coordinator will assist with all aspects of collection management.

SAMPLE DUTIES

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work at the full performance level in the museum collections area
• Assist in the development of museum collection management policies and participate in overall museum policy development
• Work with all aspects of collection management, including registration, identification, cataloging, storage, interpretation, conservation, and preservation for the State Museum
• Maintain records, including legal documents, research information, source file, accession file, location file, item classification, loan agreements, insurance, and inventories
• Coordinate the implementation and staff usage of a centralized digital cataloging system
• Ensure that all collection records are entered into a centralized digital cataloging system
• Assist the exhibits staff during installation to protect the collection by utilizing proper handling and care procedures as well as following museum professional guidelines
• Assist the museum staff in the identification of potential artifacts during the exhibition process
• Assist the historical and educational efforts in West Virginia communities through outreach and technical assistance
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Department of Tourism that are applicable to employee’s area of assignment
• Knowledge of museum collections best practices
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to apply knowledge of material culture and archival preservation, exhibits and display
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of organizations, agencies and individuals
• Ability to evaluate existing programs and make recommendations to implement, improve and revise programs

SALARY RANGE

$34,247 – $58,936

This job opportunity is not a Civil Service position and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV and requires a full-time work schedule during regular business hours, Monday – Friday. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in Museum Studies, Art History, Archaeology or a related field.

Experience: Two years of previous work or internships in a museum or heritage setting. Experience with collections management systems and/or cataloging tools, with preference given to candidates who possess Material Culture knowledge, Appalachian Culture/History knowledge, and digital systems for collections management, such as Proficio.